Bidding & Estimating

Mountainland Supply Co.; Orem (UT); Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountainland Supply Co. is seeking a Bidding & Estimating specialist to develop accurate estimates for commercial and residential irrigation projects.

You will create designs from verbal and written specifications, perform take-offs, analyze material and labor requirements, and evaluate project feasibility based on cost, timelines, and technical factors. Collaborating with sales representatives, vendors, and customers, you will coordinate the bid process, prepare itemized proposals, and deliver

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a related field.
• Ability to use computer-assisted design software and equipment.
• Ability to solve problems through independent research and analysis.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for irrigation projects.
• Create designs from verbal and written specifications with sales input.
• Provide take-offs and quotes for commercial and residential irrigation jobs.
• Prepare itemized proposals and coordinate bid process with the sales team.
• Ensure high level of customer service and interpret design intent.

Skills

2+ years experience

CAD software

problem solving

oral and written communication

Tools

Computer-assisted design software

Job description

The Bidding & Estimating specialist supports revenue growth by developing accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and residential irrigation projects. This role creates designs from verbal and written specifications, performs detailed take-offs, analyzes material and labor requirements, and evaluates project feasibility based on cost, timelines, and technical factors. Working closely with sales representatives, vendors, and customers, this position coordinates the bid process, prepares itemized proposals, and exercises sound judgment in interpreting design intent while consistently delivering exceptional customer service and demonstrating the Company’s core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a high level of customer service is always provided
• Generate revenue by promoting services and products through a competitive bid process
• Perform difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and knowledge relating to products needed in estimating projects
• Create designs from verbal or written instructions in consultation with sales representatives, vendors, and customers
• Provide take-offs and quotes for commercial and residential irrigation jobs; revise estimates as requested
• Interpret designs, as needed to complete details
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and develop itemized lists
• Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors
• Provide preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications; revise estimates as requested
• Estimate, upon computing cost factors, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Coordinate bid process/bid result with sales team, as needed
• Exercise judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent
• Perform other various duties, as outlined by supervisor
• Exude, understand, and demonstrate actions according to the Company’s core values. These core values are courage, commitment, collaboration, compassion, ownership, and optimism

Qualifications and Physical Requirements:

• 2+ years’ experience in related field
• Ability to use computer-assisted design software and equipment
• Ability to solve problems through independent research and analysis
• Extended periods of sitting, viewing computer screen and use of keyboard and telephone
• Human relations skills; oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to participate in pre-employment and random drug screenings
• This is a telework position. Reliable internet and phone service are required. The company will provide the necessary computer equipment to complete the role’s responsibilities. Remote office furnishings such as a desk, chair, etc., are the responsibility of the employee